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D6/9 chord

D six-nine

C4
D
F#
A
B
C5
E

Want it in context? Open D6/9 on the full piano.

Notes

  • D
    R
  • F#
    3
  • A
    5
  • B
    6
  • E
    9

Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 9

D6/9 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position D6/9

C4
D
F#
A
B
C5

1st inversion D6/9/F#

C4
F#
A
B
C5
D

2nd inversion D6/9/A

C4
A
B
C5
D
F#

3rd inversion D6/9/B

C4
B
C5
D
F#
A

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FAQ

What notes are in the D6/9 chord?

The D six-nine chord (D6/9) has 5 notes: D, F#, A, B and E.

How do you play D6/9 on the piano?

Put your right hand on D, F#, A, B and E, starting from D. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a six-nine chord?

R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 9, 14).